Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a £61m programme to create a new, state-of-the-art secondary school
Designed by Ellis Williams Architects, the 19-acre Mosslands School rebuild in Wallasey will accommodate 1,500 pupils, providing modern and flexible learning environments.
Dominic Williams, project director at Ellis Williams Architects, commented: “We are delighted that our design for Mosslands will be realised for both the school and the community.
“We hope the wide range of exciting spaces including a dramatic central atrium, flexible theatre, sports halls and a design technology zone will provide an aspiration to all the users.”
The new three-storey building will support high-quality education and enhanced opportunities in science, technology, engineering, art and maths. Once complete, the existing school buildings will be demolished.
Mosslands School rebuild extends to external facilities
The rebuild of Mosslands School will also include improved external facilities, featuring two sports halls, a replacement all-weather sports pitch, a multi-use games area, a new car park and cycle parking, enhancing the school environment and opportunities for sport and extracurricular activities for the community.
Mike Poole-Sutherland, north west director at Willmott Dixon, said: “Creating a contemporary, sustainable school that will provide inspiring learning environments for up to 1,500 pupils is something we are extremely proud to be delivering.
“This new campus will benefit students, staff and the wider community for years to come and we’re pleased to be playing our part in making this happen.”
The project is expected to be completed in 2028 and represents a significant long-term investment in the education of current and future pupils at The Mosslands School and the wider Wallasey community.
Supporting sustainability ambitions
Supporting the DfE’s and Academy’s sustainability ambitions, the new campus will be Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCIO), reflecting the school’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Low-carbon technologies will include photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps.
“The Mosslands school rebuild will transform the learning environment and open up a world of possibilities for our students. It also builds on the proud history we have in providing technological excellence and we are delighted that the DfE recognises the importance of this in a modern education setting,” stated Mr Whiteley, headteacher at Mosslands.
Engaging with local community through every step of the rebuild
Creating a meaningful impact and long-term legacy in Wallasey, Willmott Dixon and its local supply chain partners will support 20 T-Level students, deliver over 200 apprenticeship weeks and engage with local community projects.
The project was secured through the DfE Construction Framework High Value Band Lot 1 & 2 and reflects Willmott Dixon’s strong track record in education delivery, with £700m secured to date on the current DfE framework.
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